© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
2 Reales - Philip V Madrid mint; portrait
1709 year| Silver (.833) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Philip V (1700-1724, 1724-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1497-1833) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#425039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms of Spain.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEXTERA · D · EXALTAVIT · ME
R II
M J
Unabridged legend: Dextera Domini exaltavit me
Translation: The right hand of the Lord has exalted me
Engraver: Ysidoro de Parraga
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Spain, minted in 1709 during the reign of Philip V, was part of a series of coins known as the "Pieces of Eight." These coins were widely used in international trade and were considered to be among the most reliable and valuable coins in the world at the time. They were also used as a model for other coins, such as the US dollar, which was based on the Spanish dollar.
